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Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels Recipe

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These Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels are a delightful appetizer featuring flaky puff pastry layered with sweet fig preserves, tangy goat cheese, fresh thyme, and a hint of brown sugar. Perfectly golden and flaky, they are easy to prepare and make an elegant addition to any gathering or snack time.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 1 sheet of thawed puff pastry

Filling

  • ½ cup fig preserves
  • 4 oz plain goat cheese, crumbled
  • 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare Puff Pastry: Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the prepared parchment paper, ensuring it lies flat.
  3. Add Fig Preserves: Spread the fig preserves evenly over the puff pastry, leaving about one inch of space along the edges to help seal the roll later.
  4. Add Goat Cheese: Crumble the goat cheese over the fig preserves evenly, distributing it to ensure every bite has a creamy tang.
  5. Sprinkle Sugar and Thyme: Scatter the light brown sugar and fresh thyme leaves evenly over the goat cheese to add sweetness and herbaceous aroma.
  6. Roll Pastry: Carefully roll the pastry into a tight log shape, making sure the filling stays enclosed without spilling out.
  7. Chill the Log: Wrap the log in parchment paper and freeze it for 20 minutes to firm up the shape and make slicing easier.
  8. Slice Pinwheels: After chilling, use a sharp knife to slice the log into ½-inch thick rounds, creating the pinwheel shapes.
  9. Prepare for Baking: Arrange the pinwheels spaced evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet and brush each with the beaten egg wash to help achieve a shiny golden crust.
  10. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pinwheels turn golden brown and the pastry is flaky.
  11. Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with additional fresh thyme and a sprinkle of brown sugar. Serve warm and enjoy the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and herbal flavors.

Notes

  • Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before unrolling to prevent cracking.
  • Chilling the rolled log before slicing helps maintain clean, uniform pinwheel shapes.
  • Use a sharp knife for neat cutting to avoid squashing the pastry.
  • You can swap thyme with rosemary or basil for a different herbal twist.
  • These pinwheels are best enjoyed warm but can be served at room temperature.

Keywords: Fig and goat cheese pinwheels, puff pastry appetizers, sweet and savory snacks, thyme pinwheels, easy party food

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